International Education Week 2023
November 13, 2023 – Jersey Day
We are kicking off International Education Week with Jersey Day! Students are encouraged to wear T-shirts or soccer jerseys with their respective countries’ (or favorite teams) names. Participate all day at our Florham, Metropolitan and/or Vancouver Campus.
November 14, 2023 at 4 PM EST – Study Abroad Information Session
Learn about the opportunities that studying abroad at Wroxton College has to offer. Presentation by Brian Swanzey, University director of study abroad. Register for Zoom link here. For information, email brian_swanzey@fdu.edu.
November 14, 2023 at 5 PM EST – Cultural Perspective on Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma
Panel discussion with Eunsun Kwon, assistant professor of social work; S. Craig Mourton, assistant vice president for student affairs; Dania Rehman, clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice; and Aishwarya Madhu Elayath, undergraduate student. Moderated by Elma Kaiser, assistant professor of social work. Register for Zoom link here. For information email elma_kaiser@fdu.edu.
November 15, 2023 at 12 PM EST – Human Rights in Afghanistan
An insider’s view discussion with Hashmat Vejdani, global affairs graduate student, and spokesperson, Federation of Afghan Journalists in Exile. Moderated by Laurie Phipps, Becton College, and former international affairs adviser on social/health/women’s issues, U.S. mission to United Nations. Register for Zoom link here. For information email Marisela Rivera, assistant director for global engagement, at m.rivera1@fdu.edu.
November 15, 2023 from 1:30 PM to 3 PM EST – Campus Clean Up
It’s time to help clean up our Florham Campus! Volunteers check in for gloves, trash bags and group assignments. Designated clean-up areas include Library Lawn, Hennessy Hall, Ferguson Recreation Center and Village Courts. Check-in table located next to the Library Lawn, in front of the Monninger Center. Hosted by Devils Go Green and Greek Senate. For information email Philip Maraldo at p.maraldo@student.fdu.edu.
November 15, 2023 from 2 PM to 3 PM EST – Fulbright Information Session
Presentation by Diana Cvitan, University director of global education. Metropolitan Campus: Room 2196, Dickinson Hall. Registration link here. For information, email dcvitan@fdu.edu.
November 15, 2023 from 7 PM to 10 PM EST – International Movie Night
A screening of “Freedom Writers,” directed by Richard LaGravenese. Cosponsored by Office of Global Learning, Diverse Student Union and Latin American Student Organization. Free food! Florham Campus: Twombly Lounge, Twombly Residence Halls. For information, email Elizabeth Tapia at e.tapia@student.fdu.edu.
November 16, 2023 from 1 PM to 2 PM EST – Coffee Break with UNITAR
What is the United Nations Institute for Training and Research? This Q&A session is presented by Michael Chiribau, consultant, Division of Multilateral Diplomacy, UNITAR. Register for Zoom link here. For information email Marisela Rivera, assistant director for global engagement, at m.rivera1@fdu.edu.
November 16, 2023 from 4 PM to 6 PM EST – A Closer Look at the World: Represent Your Culture and Celebrate Differences
International students speak about their cultural experiences studying at FDU in this student forum, . Moderated by Emily Bone, honors/global scholar student. Cosponsored by Office of Global Learning, Global Scholars Program at the Metropolitan Campus and Metropolitan Campus Library. Metropolitan Campus: Metropolitan Club, Alumni Hall. Register for Zoom link here For information, email Sungwon “Monica” Yim, assistant director of global learning, at yims@fdu.edu.
November 17, 2023 – United Nations Headquarters, New York City
We are taking a trip to the UN headquarters in New York City! Florham Campus: Bus leaves Hennessy Hall at 8:30 AM. Deposit of $10 required to hold spot (leave money in UN Drop Box [containing envelopes with instructions], Hennessy Hall Basement). Metropolitan Campus: Bus leaves Dickinson Hall at 9:30 AM. Deposit of $10 required to hold spot (leave money in Deposit Box, near Global Engagement Office [Office of Global Learning]). Deposits will be returned once students board the bus. Registration necessary. To register and for information email Marisela Rivera, assistant director for global engagement, at m.rivera1@fdu.edu.
November 17, 2023 at 11 AM EST – Study Abroad Information Session
Learn about the opportunities that studying abroad at Wroxton College has to offer. Presentation by Brian Swanzey, University director of study abroad. Register for Zoom link here. For information, email brian_swanzey@fdu.edu.
November 17, 2023 from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – Unlocking Global Talent: Navigating International Student Employment with an Immigration Attorney
Porter Young, attorney-at-law, JacksonLewis P.C., Washington, D.C.; and Natalie Puletti, associate, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, N.Y.C. present an employment immigration session. Cosponsored by the Career Development Center and the Silberman College of Business. For information and access to the Zoom link, email Paige Soltano, director of placement and outreach, Silberman College, at paigesoltano@fdu.edu, and Donna Robertson, University director of career development, at donnamjr@fdu.edu.